Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Female Prison
- York Art Gallery
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Bar Convent
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Gold Arm Ring
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Middleham Jewel
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior